Nutrition and Diet: Food Ingredients, Labels, and More
Welcome to our nutrition and diet page, where you can learn about what you’re really eating. If you’re seeking guidance on meal planning, exploring dietary trends, or aiming to learn about nutrients in food so that you can make informed food choices, you are in the right place. We are always improving this page – so be sure to check back often.
80% of Americans Exposed to Fertility-Ruining Pesticides in Oat-Based Foods
A concerning discovery has been made regarding the presence of a chemical pesticide, chlormequat, in oat-based foods available in the U.S.
FDA: Children’s Applesauce PURPOSELY Contaminated with Heavy Metals
The FDA believes certain brands of children’s applesauce have been intentionally contaminated with heavy metals lead chromate.
Virus-Resistant GMO Pork Inches Closer to Human Consumption Amidst Consumer Uncertainty
Virus-resistant pork from genetically modified pigs could soon be served as your next meal. Are you ready for GMO bacon?
Zinc “Crucial” for Improving Blood Sugar Regulation for Diabetics
Good news for diabetics. A meta analysis suggests zinc supplementation plays a crucial role in enhancing blood sugar control.
FDA Recommends More ‘Low-Mercury’ Fish for Moms to Boost Omega-3s
The FDA has released new advice for pregnant women, telling them it’s not only OK to eat low-mercury fish, but that it’s important for the nutrients.
5 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget
Processed foods may be cheap, but they aren’t healthful. Healthy eating doesn’t have to be pricey. Here are 5 tips for eating healthy – on a budget.
Spicy Condiment Fights Deadly Pancreatic Cancer with Accuracy
Multiple active compounds within wasabi, also known as Japanese horseradish, have been shown to kill human pancreatic cancer cells with accuracy.
20 Natural Herbs to Aid Digestion
You can suffer from numerous ailments if you have digestive issues. Here are 20 herbs which help the body to digest food and absorb nutrients.
Health Alert: 32% of Organic Produce Contains Rocket Fuel Chemical
It is common knowledge that conventional produce contains a whole list of questionable chemicals and harmful pesticides. Linked to birth defects and lower IQ in children, conventional pesticides are…
7 Reasons to Start Juicing from Around the Web
Juicing has many benefits that are easily reaped with a little time and dedication. Here is a mini collection of some of the best reasons for juicing from the juicers…